VERSE OF THE WEEK

2018

January 28If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 1 John 1:6 (NKJV)

January 21This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5 (NASB)

January 14Then Elisha prayed and said, "O LORD, I pray, open his eyes that he may see." And the LORD opened the servant's eyes and he saw; and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 2 Kings 6:17 (NASB)

January 7"For he took his life in his hand and struck the Philistine, and the LORD brought about a great deliverance for all Israel; you saw it and rejoiced. Why then will you sin against innocent blood by putting David to death without a cause?" 1 Samuel 19:5 (NASB)

February

February 25"I go the way of all the earth; be strong, therefore, and prove yourself a man. 1 Kings 2:2 (NKJV)

February 18"For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His..." 2 Chronicles 16:9 (NASB)

February 11My little children, I am ﻿﻿writing these things to you so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins,﻿ we have an ﻿Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; (1 John 2:1)

March 25“And he did what was right in the sight of the Lord, yet not with a whole heart” (2 Chronicles 25:2)

March 18But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (NASB)

March 11“Many plans are in a man's heart, But the counsel of the LORD will stand” Proverbs 19:21 (NASB)

March 4Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life."John 8:12 (NKJV)

April

April 29Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world. James 1:27 (NASB)

April 22Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 (NASB)

April 15Be strong, and let us show ourselves courageous for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God; and may the LORD do what is good in His sight. 2 Samuel 10:12 (NASB)

April 1Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3 (NASB)

May

May 27"For so the Lord has commanded us, 'I HAVE PLACEDYOU AS ALIGHT FOR THEGENTILES, THATYOU MAYBRING SALVATION TO THE END OF THE EARTH.'" Acts 13:47 (NASB)

May 20“that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what isthe width and length and depth and height--19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God." Ephesians 3:17-19 (NKJV)

May 13“And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 13:52 NASB

May 6“So he answered and said to me: “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the LORD of hosts.” Zechariah 4:6 NKJV

June

June 24But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. 1 Peter 4:7- (NKJV)

June 3The secret of the LORDiswith those who fear Him, and He will show them His covenant. Psalm 25:14 (NKJV) ​

July

July 29Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. John 14:23 (NKJV)

July 15You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me". John 5:39

July 8Then she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, "You are a God who sees;” for she said, "Have I even remained alive here after seeing Him?" Genesis 16:13

July 1Because of the LORD’s faithful love we do not perish, for His mercies never end. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! Lamentations 3:22-23 (CSB)

August

August 19“Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:19 (NKJV)

August 12The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8 (NASB)

August 5Sow your seed in the morning and do not be idle in the evening, for you do not know whether morning or evening sowing will succeed, or whether both of them alike will be good. Ecclesiastes 11:6 (NASB)

September

September 2For this is the message which you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another; 1 John 3:11 (NASB)

October

November

December

2017

January 2017

January 29just as I promised your ancestors when I brought them out of Egypt. Don't worry. My Spirit is right here with you. Haggai 2:5 (CEV)

January 22The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 (NIV)

January 15We must always thank God for you, brothers and sisters. This is only right, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love that every one of you has for each other is increasing. 2 Thessalonians 1:3 (NCV)

January 8Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. Proverbs 15:22 (NASB)

January 1Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NKJV)

February 2017

February 26A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, But the slow to anger calms a dispute. Proverbs 15:18 (NASB)

February 19Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus... Philippians 2:5 (NIV)

February 12Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9

February 5The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former, says the LORD of hosts, and in this place I will give peace,' declares the LORD of hosts. Haggai 2:9 (NASB)

March 2017

​March 26Our hope for you is unshaken; for we know that as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our consolation. 2 Corinthians 1:7 (NRSV)

March 19Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct. Hebrews 13:7 (NKJV)

March 12And the LORD commanded us to observe all these statutes, to fear the LORD our God, for our good always, that He might preserve us alive, as it is this day. Deuteronomy 6:24 (NKJV)

March 5The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. Proverbs 22:7 (NIV)

APRIL 2017

April 23And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment...Philippians 1:9 (NKJV)April 16 (Easter Sunday)Then He said to them, "Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Luke 24:46-47 (NKJV)

April 9Wisdom is better than weapons of war; But one sinner destroys much good." Ecclesiastes 9:18 (NKJV)

April 2And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort. 2 Corinthians 1:7 (NIV)

​MAY 2017

May 21Sing to the LORD, all the earth; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. 1 Chronicles 16:23 (NKJV)

May 14And Adam called his wife's name Eve, because she was the mother of all living. Genesis 3:20 (NKJV)

May 7My eyes fail because of tears; my spirit is greatly troubled; my heart is poured out on the earth because of the destruction of the daughter of my people, when little ones and infants faint in the streets of the city. - Lamentations 2:11 (NASB)

June 18As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him...1 Chronicles 28:9 (NASB)

June 112 Timothy 2:4 (NIV) – No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.

JULY 2017

July 30He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 1 John 4:8 (NKJV)

July 23By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. John 15:8 (NKJV)

July 16Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you really are My disciples. John 8:31 (CSB)

July 9For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call on you. Psalm 86:5 (NRSV)

July 2Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. John 8:36 (NKJV)

AUGUST 2017

August 27I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. Galatians 2:20 (NKJV)

August 13I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness. John 12:46 (NKJV)

​August 6If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. John 15:10 (NIV)

SEPTEMBER 2017

September 17Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise,making the most of your time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 (NASB)​September 10Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22 (NIV)

September 3You are the God who works wonders; You have made known Your strength among the peoples.Psalm 77:14 (NASB)

OCTOBER 2017

October 29Is anything too hard for the LORD? I will return to you at the appointed time next year and Sarah will have a son." Genesis 18:14 (NIV)October 22“But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved)” Ephesians 2:4-5 (NASB)

October 15For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly. Psalm 84:11 (NKJV)

October 8Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law. Proverbs 29:18 (NASB)

November 2017

November 19As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, with justice and courage, to proclaim to Jacob his rebellion and to Israel his sin. Micah 3:8 (CSB)

November 12How blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered! Psalm 32:1 (NASB)

November 5Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. James 3:10 (NIV)

December 2017

December 24For the Mighty One has done great things for me; And holy is His name. Luke 1:49 (NASB)

December 17Preserve me, O God, for I take refuge in You. - Psalm 16:1

December 10Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 (NASB)

December 3Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. James 5:16 (NASB)

2016

January 2016

January 31Then He said to them all, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. Luke 9:23 (NKJV)

January 24I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will make mention of Your righteousness, of Yours only. Psalm 71:16 (NKJV)

January 17And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2 (NKJV)​

January 10What the wicked fears will come upon him, But the desire of the righteous will be granted. Proverbs 10:24 (NASB)

January 3Grace be with all who have an undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 6:24 (NRSV)

February 2016

February 28Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 (NKJV)

February 21One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city. Proverbs 16:32 (NRSV)

February 14Hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. Romans 5:5 (NRSV)

February 7For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV)

March 2016

March 27But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (NKJV)

March 20Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. Romans 12:9 (NKJV)

March 13But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men. Acts 5:29 (NASB)

March 6A gossip goes about telling secrets, but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence. Proverbs 11:13 (NRSV)

April 2016

April 24If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. Romans 12:18 (NASB)

April 17Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. Romans 12:13 (NRSV)

April 10But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and wait for your God always. Hosea 12:6 (NIV)

April 3But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. (Genesis 50:20 NKJV)

May 2016

May 29For the LORD gives wisdom; from HIS mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6 (NASB)

May 22There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another? James 4:12 (NKJV)

May 15So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)

May 8Let your father and your mother be glad, and let her rejoice who gave birth to you. (Proverbs 23:25)

May 1Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. 3 John 1:2 (NASB)

June 2016

June 26He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 (NKJV)

June 19Fathers, do not provoke your children, or they may lose heart. Colossians 3:21 (NRSV)

June 12Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. 1 Peter 3:7 (NIV)

June 5He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. Revelation 3:21 (NASB)

July 2016

July 24But My servant Caleb, because he has had a different spirit and has followed Me fully, I will bring into the land which he entered, and his descendants shall take possession of it. Numbers 14:24

July 17Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. Psalm 61:1 (NRSV)

July 10Live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2 (NRSV)

July 3For You, O LORD, have made me glad by what You have done, I will sing for joy at the works of Your hands. Psalm 92:4 (NASB)

August 2016

August 28But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV)

August 21Since an overseer is entrusted with God's work, he must be blameless--not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. Titus 1:7 (NIV)

August 7We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV)

September 2016

September 25So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another. Romans 14:19 (NASB)​September 18​Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 (NASB)

September 11The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3:17 (NKJV)

September 4And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.Luke 2:52 (NKJV)

October 2016

October 30He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 (NASB)

October 23Therefore, I am about to inform them, and this time I will make them know My power and My might; then they will know that My name is Yahweh. Jeremiah 16:21 (HCSB)

October 16Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cummin, and have neglected the weightier provisions of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness; but these are the things you should have done without neglecting the others. Matthew 23:23

October 9By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. John 15:8 (NKJV)

October 2In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. 1 Timothy 3:11 (NIV)

November 2016

November 20I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30

November 13The LORD can control a king’s mind as he controls a river; he can direct it as he pleases. Proverbs 21:1 (NCV)

November 6Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4

December 2016

December 4For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers. 1 Timothy 4:10 (NASB)

December 11The human mind may devise many plans, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will be established. Proverbs 19:21 (NRSV)

2015

January 2015

February 2015

February 22Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. - James 1:27 (NKJV)

February 8"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. - Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)

February 1"You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you." - Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)

March 2015

March 29The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks him. - Lamentations 3:25

March 2216 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. - Hebrews 4:16 (NKJV)

March 15Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. - Psalm 127:1 (NKJV)

March 8Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. - I Thessalonians 5:14 NKJV

March 1Proverbs 31:8 (NCV) - Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; defend the rights of all those who have nothing.

April 2015

April 26But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children, - Psalm 103:17

April 19Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. - Hebrews 12:14 (NKJV)

April 12By You I have been sustained from my birth; You are He who took me from my mother's womb; My praise is continually of You. - Psalms 71:6 (NASB)

April 5To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; - 1 Peter 3:8 (NASB)

May 2015

May 10[Jesus said,] "For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother." - Mark 3:35 (NKJV)

June 2015

June 21God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. - Psalm 46:1 (NKJV)

July 2015

July 26For you, O Lord, have made me glad by what you have done, I will sing for joy at the works of your hands. Psalm 92:4 (NASB)

July 19Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 (NKJV)

July 12﻿Look at the nations and watch-- and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told. Habakkuk 1:5 (NIV)

July 5Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, - Ephesians 5:15 (NIV)

August 2015

August 3015 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15 (NKJV)

August 23For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 (NKJV)

August 16He sent His word and healed them, And delivered them from their destructions. Psalm 107:20 (NASB)

August 9The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.John 10:10 (NRSV)

August 2Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 (NIV)

September 2015

September 27Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger resides in the bosom of fools. Ecclesiastes 7:9 (NASB)

September 20As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12 (NKJV)

September 13Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. Colossians 3:23 (NIV)

September 6Those who love Your law have great peace, And nothing causes them to stumble. Psalm 119:165 (NASB)

October 2015

October 25Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most of every opportunity. Colossians 4:5 (NCV)

October 18Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me?Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,my help and my God. Psalm 42:11 (NRSV)

October 11How blessed are those who keep justice, Who practice righteousness at all times! Psalm 106:3 (NASB)

October 4Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:4 (NKJV)

November 2015

November 22Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; Philippians 4:6 (NKJV)

November 1that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; Colossians 1:10 (NKJV)

December 2015

December 20For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV)

December 13“For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ.” 2 Corinthians 1:5 NASB

December 6So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer. Ezra 8:23 (NIV)